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It's Okay To Be Different

By Todd Parr
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It's Okay To Be Different by Todd Parr is a vibrant children's book celebrating diversity and individuality. Through colourful illustrations and simple yet powerful messages, it encourages kids to embrace various differences, fostering acceptance and understanding among young readers. The book gently teaches that being unique contributes to the beauty and variety of the world.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate stories that celebrate diversity and individuality. With its bright illustrations and simple, affirming messages, it encourages kids to embrace who they are and appreciate the differences in others, making it a lovely read for fostering self-confidence and acceptance in young readers.

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A beloved, bestselling Todd Parr picture book about the importance of friendship and acceptance - now in paperback!

A beloved, bestselling Todd Parr picture book about the importance of friendship and acceptance - now for the very first time in paperback

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It's okay to need some help.

It's okay to be a different colour.

It's okay to talk about your feelings.

It's okay to make a wish...

It's Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in an accessible, child-friendly format featuring Todd Parr's trademark bold, bright colours and silly scenes.

Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to celebrate their individuality through acceptance of others and self-confidence.

Along with the four other bestselling Todd Parr picture books debuting in paperback this season, It's Okay to Be Different is designed to encourage early literacy, enhance emotional development, celebrate multiculturalism, and promote character growth.

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Todd Parr's It's Okay to Be Different is praised for its focus on acceptance and individuality, avoiding the need to define 'normal.' The book is recommended for encouraging open discussions with children about feelings and issues, promoting messages of acceptance, confidence, and understanding in an engaging manner. The simple images and concepts effectively convey tolerance of differences, making it accessible for young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316043472

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Illustration: Integrated: 28, colour drawings

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 246.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 159g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Todd Parr has inspired and empowered children around the world with his bold images and positive messages. He is the bestselling author of more than forty books, including The Joyful Book, The Kindness Book, Love the World, The Goodbye Book, The Family Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay to be Different. He lives in Berkeley, California.

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